- Cost of Living
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- Bacău
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Cost of living in Bacău, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bacău (Romania) is 75% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 113) | E£ 68 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (E£ 79) | E£ 60 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 32 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.49 lei (E£ 20) | E£ 13 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 lei (E£ 46) | E£ 16 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.97 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 6 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 68) | E£ 27 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.99 lei (E£ 18) | E£ 15 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.12 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 5.21 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.10 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 133) | E£ 88 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.38 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 10 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25 lei (E£ 5.65) | E£ 2.28 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Bacău (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,279 lei (E£ 5,773) | E£ 4,826 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,053 lei (E£ 4,755) | E£ 2,486 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 479 lei (E£ 2,161) | E£ 245 | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,142 lei (E£ 5,155) | E£ 2,488 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 699 lei (E£ 3,153) | E£ 1,489 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248 lei (E£ 1,118) | E£ 238 | + 370% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (E£ 143) | E£ 397 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 lei (E£ 4,514) | E£ 6,060 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284 lei (E£ 1,281) | E£ 1,489 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (E£ 185) | E£ 60 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 lei (E£ 34) | E£ 17 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Bacău (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 200 lei (E£ 903) | E£ 735 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 207 lei (E£ 933) | E£ 604 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 217 lei (E£ 978) | E£ 1,360 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 222 lei (E£ 1,001) | E£ 581 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Bacău (Romania) is 95% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000 lei (E£ 338,532) | E£ 348,808 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 3.19 | + 607% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 79 lei (E£ 359) | E£ 123 | + 193% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 lei (E£ 155) | E£ 21 | + 641% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Bacău (Romania) is 141% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (E£ 113) | E£ 24 | + 366% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 lei (E£ 81) | E£ 90 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50 lei (E£ 226) | E£ 98 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (E£ 81) | E£ 30 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (E£ 54) | E£ 19 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (E£ 84) | E£ 23 | + 274% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 45) | E£ 12 | + 290% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (E£ 86) | E£ 28 | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bacău (Romania) is 29% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 48 lei (E£ 218) | E£ 119 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35 lei (E£ 157) | E£ 80 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 44 lei (E£ 199) | E£ 323 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113 lei (E£ 512) | E£ 214 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (E£ 72) | E£ 52 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7 lei (E£ 33) | E£ 24 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 27% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 117 lei (E£ 527) | E£ 433 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (E£ 70) | E£ 26 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 450 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bacău (Romania) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,276
(4,714 lei)
in Bacău
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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